Abu Dhabi, WAM - keen Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage Museums on the rehabilitation of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the development of historical sites. As part of its five-year strategy which aims to make the emirate a world cultural center and promote the culture and national identity as a source of pride and inspiration.

And His Excellency Mohamed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director General of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage that the Commission devoted an important part of its efforts to rehabilitate and revitalize historic sites in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In this context, the Commission is currently working on a number of initiatives that focus on the rehabilitation of the existing museums such as the Museum, “Sheikh Zayed Palace” as well as the development of museums, historical sites such as the Museum, “Al Hosn Palace”, the museum, “Sheikh Zayed the First in the castle of ignorant” in the city of Al Ain .. He pointed out that pre-Islamic castle in addition to being an important historic landmark has become a prominent cultural forum in Al Ain, after restoration and re-opened in December 2008 bringing in thousands of visitors to attend effectiveness heritage and arts and culture.

Mazrui said, “The Authority shall maintain the cultural heritage of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the protection and promotion, therefore, we have a commitment to local heritage.

He pointed out that over the years has turned the emirate into a modern metropolis has become a successful and necessary to refer to this transformation in order to influence positively on people’s perceptions about their daily lives and the times in which they live. “

For his part, Dr. Sami Al Masri, Deputy Director General for Arts, Culture and Heritage and director of strategic planning .. That the authority is working to launch extensive awareness-raising initiatives that have kept pace with direct and influential in the consciousness of people .. He pointed out that “awareness-raising campaigns, including print and various programs such as workshops and scientific seminars and temporary exhibitions, lectures .. in addition to cultural activities aimed at educational institutions and individuals.

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